1. Who pays child support?
It depends on how much parenting time each parent has. If one parent has 56% or more of the parenting time, then that parent will recieve child support. However, if the parents are awarded parenting time that is almost equal with a split of 45/55 or closer, than child support is paid by the parent who earns more.
2. What factors are important to calculating child support?
The two biggest factors in calculating child support are the amount of parenting time, and income of each parent. Other factors include the cost of health and dental insurance, who pays for health and dental, the number of joint minor children, the number of non-joint minor children, child care costs.
3. What if the other parent sends our child with a relative or friend, and pays that person as if they were providing daycare?
If child care costs can be substantiated by a receipt or contract, they will be accepted as valid.
4. Does the income of the other parent's spouse get factored into child support decisions?
If the other parent gets married their spouse income will not be considered, when determining the amount of child support.
5. When does the obligation to pay child support stop?
The obligation to pay child support stops when the joint child graduates high school and turns 18. In cases where the joint child is disabled and unable to financially support themselves the obligation to provide financial support continues,
6. Are parents required to assist children with college expenses?
Once a child is fully emancipated all legal obligations to pay child support end.
If you have more questions you can call Stacey Keenan, Attorney at Law, at 651-357-1882. Visit our website at: www.keenanlegalmn.com
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